NSW Liverpool Plains farmers want action on drought help

Liverpool Plains farmers who are struggling with the drought are growing impatient with the delay on drought assistance.

Tony Jackson from Wallabadah says he is still in desperate straits and badly needs the help.

But he says more importantly he just wants the decision made so 'he can start making plans'.

A number of rural communities are still waiting to hear if drought assistance will be extended to their areas after a review by the Rural Assistance Council.

Mr Jackson says he just wants to know when - or if - Katrina Hodgkinson will announce drought assistance for the Liverpool Plains Shire Council.

So 'is she going to do it or not', he asks.

Mr Jackson says he has spoken with council Mayor Ian Lobsy, state MP Kevin Anderson and Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce but has not been able to contact his local MP George Souris, despite several attempts.

"I think mistakes were made in the reporting process of drought in this region and areas like Merriwa. I would just like someone to admit mistakes were made and they are trying to fix the problem.

"I think the new set up on drought policy and the new Local Land Services all contributed to the delay in people getting help."

The ABC has approached both the NSW Agriculture Minister's office and the Department of Primary Industries for comment.